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So on a whim I decided to go back to the thrift store yesterday while on a mall trip, only doing a quick skim over the tech section when I found one of my dream machines, a royal 501 "prince" handvac. Minus some dust it was really well kept considering its age (which I'm not exactly sure of but...

update I got it ! Had to put my whole weight onto it to force it into place but I got it.

repairman I've tried a good amount of times and that's as far as I can get it to go. It might be partially my fault as in I'm too afraid of causing damage?

About a month ago I bought a complete bag + emtor assembly from someone on facebook, since the assembly for the SVII fits onto a D50 (which I've correctly identified my Kirby as, which I haven't mentioned here). The emtor attaches crooked and has recently gained a tendency to come undone and...

A few posts back I mentioned the topic of customization (don't worry, it's only being done with amalgamated/damaged units), and I'm coming back to mention it again. In theory, would the handle from a Kirby D50 fit onto the handle bracket of a D80? The look I'm after requires the simplified form...

I've decided to go the extra mile with my collection and completely reskin the D850-Amalgam. Nowhere on the internet have I been able to find Kirby Sanitronic trim pieces in black; the unit has (presumably) recasts of existing trim in dark blue, so I know finding aftermarket Sanitronic trim in...

junk Update: The unit isn't blowing dust anymore? I haven't done anything different, but for the past 2 cleaning cycles, there's been no dust blown whatsoever. Odd.

repairman Sure, it [email protected] (not the one attached to this account, but the one for business junk, nothing goes in there so anything that's sent, I'll see.)

The D850-A (fight me) is having complications again, with my new cleaning schedule I've found it has an issue with blowing dust, which I've heard is a common problem with older Kirby models. It doesn't seem to be getting it on the floor, but after every cleaning there's a decently thick layer...

Repairman Sounds doable, I can disassemble it down to the motor but no further, the screws on the fan case are jammed or something and won't budge. I might resort to just destroying the screws and replacing them, if that'd even do anything. (tldr; I can only remove the rear housing.) The tape...

Repairman Those pictures you asked for, I threw in one of the speed switch as well because why not kill two birds with one stone.

Electrolux137 & repairman "D850-A" is the name I've given the amalgamated model, it just doesn't feel right to call it a D80 /or/ a D50 when it really isn't either; in the state it's in, it's essentially its own thing. Also repairman, I'm not looking for its origin anymore, I'm simply posting...

Wow I accidently left a comma in there WHOOPS, also a pic of those scratches and the crooked belt lifter if anyone wanted 'em, and totally not because I forgot to attach the images before posting this.

I guess this counts as a cover-all for the D850-A, lets hope this thread doesn't crash and burn like the last two-ish, I poured my soul into this one. Since my last post, the D850-A* has been near-fully restored; that entailing that it's in standard working order, or as well as it can...

Today's vacuum hunt was successful, and I guess I'll start selling off the units that I don't really want/have a place for; first of which being this Hoover. For further info about this vacuum's origins I don't know much other than 'I found it on the curb'...

The official Kirby site only provides date info for the non-vacuum products, it seems, and I wanted to find the manufacturing date of the D80-AM for, and I accept all cringe accusations, ceremonial reasons, as well as for proper 'aging' or statements. If it helps at all I can provide his serial...

After a month of extensive cleaning, repeated discombobulating, stuck screws, suffering, and contemplating my life choices leading up to obtaining this vacuum, Kirby has finally been promoted to indoor-cat status!* This means I've deemed the unit clean enough to bring into my house, though he...

Since I can't be too sure exactly WHAT it is, I'm gonna call it the Amalgam for simplicity. Once as the basic restoration is complete, I have a few extra non-urgent plans to act on for making it "correct-looking" rather than simply focusing on whether it works or not. These would be obtaining...

repairman I don't really see it? It looks to be mostly D80 with blue retrimming and a D50 headlight cap, I've had no choice but to stare at the unit for a VERY long time for cleaning and contemplating my life choices and I don't really see much resemblance to the Heritage II Legend. And for...

KirbyClassicIII not exactly sure if this is how to reply (haven't been here too long), but I have none of the original paperwork, all I have is the unit. The guy who sold it to me may or may not have it, but I think it's been too long to ask. And even if he did, going to get it is out of the...